Sold as a Halloween decoration, the Peeper has a suction cup so it can be stuck to the outside of windows.

According to Home Depot's American website, it's "Perfect for scaring friends and family during Halloween or any other time of the year. Hang facing out to freak out trick-or-treaters during Halloween or mount him facing in to scare unsuspecting guests at your Halloween party."

"We took immediate action and have removed this product from our assortment at Home Depot Canada. We reached out to advise the customer of our actions and apologize," said Paul Berto, director of communications for Home Depot, in a statement sent to BuzzFeed Canada. "We’re sorry for any offence that was caused."

The Scary Peeper Creeper was removed from stores and Home Depot's Canadian website, along with the "Scary Peeper Reaper."

Meanwhile, US customers can still purchase both items along with the "Tapping Creeper." That model has a finger that responds to movement by tapping on the window, for a more interactive fake peeper experience.